]]>LINCOLN, Neb. – Novices can learn the basics of ice fishing at three free Family Ice Fishing clinics in January.

On Jan. 6, the Nebraska Fish and Game Association will host a classroom clinic at Yanney Heritage Park’s Environmental Resource Center in Kearney from 5 – 9 p.m. This clinic will feature presentations by some of Nebraska’s top ice fishermen. An on-ice clinic will be held Jan. 7 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Fort Kearny State Recreation Area (SRA) Lake No. 6. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will host an on-ice clinic Jan. 20 at Lake Wanahoo SRA from 1 – 4 p.m.

Limited loaner equipment will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Bait and instruction will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment.

A park entry permit is required at Fort Kearny and Lake Wanahoo. All fishing regulations apply.

]]>LINCOLN – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will post a notice Jan. 6 at 4 p.m. if ice conditions are deemed unsafe for an upcoming Discover Ice Fishing clinic.

The clinic is scheduled for Jan. 9 at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park’s CenturyLink Lake from 1 – 4 p.m.

Six inches of ice is required to conduct this free clinic. Ice conditions will be determined Jan. 6. If necessary, a cancellation notice will be posted by 4 p.m. at OutdoorNebraska.org. Anglers also may check Nebraska Game and Parks’ Family Fishing page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/#!/familyfishingnebraska or call 402-471-0641 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. The event would not be rescheduled.

This clinic is designed to give families and ice anglers of all skill levels guidance on techniques, equipment, bait and safety. Loaner equipment will be available, but participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment. Hot cocoa will be served.

A park entry permit is required at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, located near Ashland. All fishing regulations apply.

]]>Rimfire Sporter Rifle Clinic Scheduled at Platte River SPhttp://magazine.outdoornebraska.gov/2015/05/rimfire-sporter-rifle-clinic-scheduled-at-platte-river-sp/
Wed, 20 May 2015 20:53:40 +0000http://neblandvm.outdoornebraska.gov/?p=85379LINCOLN – Learn all aspects of rimfire sporter rifle shooting at a clinic at Platte River State Park this summer. Choose from clinics on June 8 and 10, July 13 and 15, and Aug. 10 and 12. They will be held from 6-8 p.m. at the Roger G. Sykes Outdoor Heritage Education Complex. Participants will …

]]>LINCOLN – Learn all aspects of rimfire sporter rifle shooting at a clinic at Platte River State Park this summer.

Choose from clinics on June 8 and 10, July 13 and 15, and Aug. 10 and 12. They will be held from 6-8 p.m. at the Roger G. Sykes Outdoor Heritage Education Complex.

Participants will learn safe rifle handling and range procedures, sight picture and alignment, competitive shooting rules, proper use of a sling, natural point of aim, and shooting from different positions. They also will shoot a rimfire sporter match.

Only rimfire rifles that shoot .22 LR ammunition are allowed, although any action is permitted. Participants must be at least 12 years of age. They are encouraged to bring their own rifle and ammunition. Loaner equipment and ammunition can be provided. The cost is $15 per class or $20 if loaner equipment is used. A park entry permit is required. Clinics are limited in size.

To register, visit huntsafenebraska.org, then click on Hunting and Shooting Events and Workshops. Call Christy Christiansen at 402-471-5547 for more information.

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http://magazine.outdoornebraska.gov/2014/12/discover-ice-fishing-clinics-scheduled-january/#respondThu, 11 Dec 2014 22:28:26 +0000http://neblandvm.outdoornebraska.gov/?p=80710LINCOLN – Learn the basics of ice fishing or pick up a few new tips at three Discover Ice Fishing clinics in January. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will host free clinics Jan. 10 at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park’s (SP) CenturyLink Lake and Jan. 17 at Kearney’s Yanney Lake. Both events will run …

]]>LINCOLN – Learn the basics of ice fishing or pick up a few new tips at three Discover Ice Fishing clinics in January.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will host free clinics Jan. 10 at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park’s (SP) CenturyLink Lake and Jan. 17 at Kearney’s Yanney Lake. Both events will run 1-4 p.m., and registration is not required.

The Nebraska Fish and Game Association will host a free classroom clinic Jan. 16 at Yanney Heritage Park’s Environmental Resource Center in Kearney from 6-9 p.m. Registration is required by contacting Harold Fankhauser at harold@nefga.org.

Families and ice anglers of all skill levels will receive guidance on techniques, equipment, bait and safety. Loaner equipment will be available, but participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment. Hot cocoa will be served.

A park entry permit is required at Mahoney SP, located near Ashland. All fishing regulations apply.